Coconut Curry Granola is a spicy, sweet treat. It's crunchy and delicious. Made with ONLY 5 simple whole food plant-based ingredients!
Do you cook with curry powder?
I find that some people love it and some people hate it. Personally, I'm team love it!
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What is Curry Powder?
Curry powder is a sweet and savory spice mix. It has spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, and turmeric.
Traditionally you use curry powder in curries. (Shocker, right?) But I've been dreaming about curry powder mixed with sweet foods. Because of the sweet spices like cinnamon and ginger, curry spice can work very well in sweet recipes.
Don't knock it till you've tried it!
Why make homemade granola?
I've probably ranted about store-bought granola before, but I'm going to do it again...
Most (if not all) store-bought granola brands advertise as health foods. They claim that they are high in fiber and rich in vitamins. This might be true, but store-bought granolas are filled with oil and sugar.
This isn't healthy! The granola companies are trying to hide behind the health benefits of oats, chia seeds, or whatever else they put in their products. What they fail to tell you is that they are loading you up with unhealthy foods.
It's so easy to think of store-bought granola as a health food, but it really isn't. Granola CAN be a healthy food if you use good ingredients that will nourish your body.
It might take a little extra time, but it's worth it for your health. Especially if you're going to be snacking on granola on the reg (like me!).
This Coconut Curry Granola is a great example of a truly healthy snack. It isn't loaded with oil and sugar. Instead, it uses only a few healthy ingredients that you can feel GOOD about putting in your body.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled Oats: Of course, the base of any granola is oats. You'll want to use rolled oats so you can create large, delicious clusters!
- Curry Powder: I used a curry powder mix, but if you don't have a pre-made mix, you can simply add the individual spices. Find a recipe here.
- Date Syrup and Maple Syrup: In most of my granola recipes I use only date syrup, but I think the maple syrup adds a sweetness that pairs better with the coconut and curry flavors. I used a combination of both in this recipe. That said, using only date syrup is the healthiest option with the most blood-sugar-stabilizing fiber.
- Coconut Flakes: I used flaked coconut for this recipe. But flaked shredded coconut works work well too! Make sure to buy unsweetened coconut.
How to make Coconut Curry Granola
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, mix the oats and curry powder.
Step 3. Add the date syrup and maple syrup. Coat the oats completely.
Step 4. Stir in the coconut flakes.
Step 5. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
Step 6. Remove the granola from the oven and let cool completely on the pan. This is what creates the clusters. When the granola is cool, break into clusters and enjoy!
FAQ and Troubleshooting
If you are gluten-sensitive, be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but during processing may be contaminated, so those who need to be completely free of gluten should use caution unless the oats are certified GF.
Make your own curry spice by mixing coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, dry mustard, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and cayenne.
Find a full recipe here.
If your granola isn't crunchy, you probably did not let it cool completely before eating/storing it. The cooling is essential for crisp granola.
To remedy this, put the granola back in the oven for 5-10 minutes (watch for burning!). Then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the pan.
Once the granola is completely cool and all the crunch has formed, you can store the granola however you'd like. A plastic bag works well.
For optimal crunch, store this granola in a paper bag.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for delicious and healthy snacks to fuel our days. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Coconut Curry Granola
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
- 3-4 Tablespoons Date Syrup*
- 3-4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup*
- ¼ Cup Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats and curry powder.
- Add the date syrup and maple syrup. Coat the oats completely.
- Stir in the coconut flakes.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let cool completely on the pan. This is what creates the clusters. When the granola is cool, break into clusters and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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